Flat A, 14 Holland Park Road, London, London, W14 8LZ

Planning appeal 3305278 at Flat A, 14 Holland Park Road, London, London, W14 8LZ (Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea) was allowed on 13 October 2023 by Inspector O'Connor H, by written representations. The main issue, as the Inspector framed it: Whether the works preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building, 14 Holland Park Road, of which the appeal property forms part.

the upgrading of the flat, new floor finishes, fire stopping and upgrades to electrical and plumbing fittings including new bathroom and kitchen

Authority: Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea
Appeal type: other · Listed Building Consent & Conservation Area Consent Appeal
Procedure: Written Representations
Development: other · Other minor developments
Inspector: O'Connor H
Postcode: W14 8LZ

Main issues, as the Inspector framed them

Whether the works preserve the special interest of the Grade II listed building, 14 Holland Park Road, of which the appeal property forms part
Whether the character or appearance of the Holland Park Conservation Area would be preserved or enhanced

What decided it

The interior of Flat A had already lost its architectural and historic character through subdivision and modernisation, such that the internal refurbishment works, including replacement lighting and damp-proofing, did not harm the special interest of the listed building or the conservation area.

What the Inspector cited

Development plan policies: Policy CL3Policy CL4
National Planning Policy Framework: Paragraph 202

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